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That was the 7th international KTM Festival!
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15.05.2008
KTM presents 2008 KTM 990 Super Duke R to international media at famous Salzburgring
More than 30 members of the international media from countries as far away as Japan this week discovered that the “R” in the brand new 2008 version of KTM’s Super Duke R is about being “Ready to Race” but also about “Rideability”.
15.05.2008
KTM US 5th Annual Adventure Rider Rally Now Open for Registration
Make plans to join KTM staff and enthusiasts at the 5th annual KTM Adventure Rider Rally this summer July 18-20, 2008 in beautiful Snowshoe, WV.
14.05.2008
Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Preview of Race 4, Le Mans, France
Beach out for first win at Le Mans.
13.05.2008
WORCS Series - 5th round Hollister, CA
Red Bull KTM rider Justin Soule scored another top ten finish at the fifth round of the WORCS Series while his teammate, the current points leader, Kurt Caselli was unable to finish the event after falling ill.
13.05.2008
GNCC Bike Series - Round 6 Millfield, OH
Knight Makes the Best of the Worst.
13.05.2008
GNCC ATV Series - Round 6 Millfield, OH
FRE KTM riders Adam McGill and Taylor Kiser finished second and third respectively at the 6th round of the ATV GNCC Series.
11.05.2008
Jonathan Barragan denied victory in last minutes of MX1 in Bulgaria
KTM Team Silver Action rider Jonathan Barragan looked certain to take victory in the second moto and seal his MX1 Grand Pix win in Sevlievo, Bulgaria on Sunday when a mistake in the last stretch of race two denied him the overall victory.
11.05.2008
Searle tops MX2 podium; Rattray has Red Plate as championship leader
Red Bull KTM factory rider Tommy Searle stopped the hearts of all spectators of the second MX2 moto in Sevielo, Bulgaria on Sunday when he swept past fellow KTM rider Shaun Simpson in the last seconds of the race to take the top podium spot in the GP.
11.05.2008
Difficult Superstock weekend for KTM in Monza
The first appearance of the KTM Maehr Superstock Team on the traditional Monza racing circuit came to a premature end three laps into the race when Rene Mähr had shut down his RC8 and return to the pits.
10.05.2008
What the Red Bull KTM MX1 & MX2 riders are saying in Bulgaria
In Sevlievo, Bulgaria for Sunday’s MX1 and MX2 Grand Prix, the Red Bull KTM factory riders put in a good day’s training and practice on Saturday and all go into Sunday’s races confident and optimistic.
10.05.2008
Cyril Despres conquers Sardinian Rally in championship style
KTM factory rider Cyril Despres of France put in superb last day performance in the five day Sardinian Rally to secure a solid victory and underline the champion that he is.
09.05.2008
Superstock Rene Maehr talks to KTM on eve of Monza
Rene Maehr, KTM’s newest factory rider talks about racing just before competing in his third International Superstock Series at his favourite circuit of Monza. Rene is riding the newly launched KTM 1190 RC 8 motorcycle in its debut year of racing.
07.05.2008
KTM’s SX ATV introduced at Spain’ biggest Motorcycle Fair
KTM, continuing in its role as the world leader in sports motorcycles is present at the trendsetting Motorcycle Fair in Barcelona, Spain with the latest models in the successfully launched ATV series, including the new benchmark in the category SX ATV.
05.05.2008
Brayton 6th in Lites class shoot out
Shoot out of the Supercross Lites Series that kicked off at Sam Boyd Stadium with MDK KTM Lites Team riders Justin Brayton, Matt Goerke, and Ryan Sipes.
05.05.2008
US Supercross Series: 17th round Las Vegas, NV
The final round of the Supercross Series that kicked off at Sam Boyd Stadium was jam packed of the world’s finest riders including MDK KTM Factory rider Nick Wey.
04.05.2008
Sven Breugelmans wins Round Four MX3 World Championship
KTM factory rider Sven Breugelmans of Belgium came home strongly in the two motos of the fourth round of the MX3 World Championship in Plomion in France to finish third and first and take the top podium spot for the day.
04.05.2008
Raffaele de Rosa top KTM rider in China
Racing on a damp and tricky surface in the 125 cc race of the Grand Prix of China, Team Onde 2000 KTM rider Raffaele de Rosa established himself in the top five but crashed in the thirteenth lap. He then finished in ninth to be the top KTM rider.
04.05.2008
Double victory for Mika Kallio and Hiroshi Aoyama
Red Bull KTM 250 stars Mika Kallio and Hiroshi Aoyama mastered treacherous conditions in today’s wet Grand Prix of China to score a fantastic double victory for KTM.
03.05.2008
Front row start for Mika Kallio and Julian Simon
In a thrilling final qualifying session for tomorrow’s Chinese Grand Prix, Repsol KTM 250 rider Julian Simon moved up to fourth place, celebrating his first ever front row starting position with his new machine.
02.05.2008
Third KINI FULLGAS Day celebrates motor sports in style
Heinz Kinigadner again expressed his passion for the entire spectrum of motor sports when he hosted the third annual KINI FULLGAS DAY when the tiny town of Uderns in the Austrian Zillertal was transformed into a veritable Mecca for motor sports aficionado
29.04.2008
KTM Rally Bikes more dominant than ever
Before the start of the Central Europe Rally, many people were convinced this new rally would offer the best opportunity to finally break the dominance of the KTM Rally bikes.
28.04.2008
GNCC Bike Series - Round 5 Hurricane Mills, TN
Knight Wins Three in a Row.
28.04.2008
GNCC ATV Series - Round 5 Hurricane Mills, TN
After some bad luck at round 5, KTM's Adam McGill continues to hold the series points lead as they head to round 6.
28.04.2008
US Supercross Lites West Series: 8th round Seattle, WA
Justin Brayton, showed up in Seattle to compete in the West Lites Supercross class. Brayton got a decent start in his heat rounding the first turn in 4th.
28.04.2008
US Supercross Series: 16th round Seattle, WA
MDK KTM Factory rider Nick Wey moved into 9th place in overall series points after last night's Seattle Supercross.
27.04.2008
Barragan the leading KTM in Portuguese MX1 GP
Jonathan Barragan of Spain was the leading KTM factory rider in Agueda Portugal on Sunday riding in the MX1 Grand Prix for Team Siver Action just narrowly missing third podium place.
27.04.2008
Second and third MX2 places in Portugal for Rattray and Searle
Red Bull KTM riders Tyla Rattray and Tommy Searle took the minor podium places on Sunday in the MX2 Grand Prix of Portugal, conceding defeat only to title holder Antonio Cairoli of Italy.
27.04.2008
Mixed weekend for KTM’s Sven Breugelmans of JM Racing
Belgian MX3 rider Sven Breugelmans onboard his KTM machine had a mixed weekend in the third round of the world championship series to finish overall seventh in Round Three at San Severino Marche in Italy.
26.04.2008
David Casteu first winner of the Central Europe Rally
A ‘moment supreme’! It was a memorable day for David Casteu at the shores of Lake Balaton. All he had to do in the last stage was to keep an eye on his main (and only) rival Francisco Lopez to make sure victory was his.
25.04.2008
Cyril Despres makes a convincing comeback in the top three!
A bit unusual in rally-raid, but the competitors in the Central Europe Rally had to tackle exactly the same special as yesterday. Cyril Despres was inimitable and won the stage almost 2 minutes ahead of Jaroslav Katrinak who was second fastest.
24.04.2008
David Casteu strengthens his lead!
Two more stages to go in the first edition of the Central Europa Rally, and from today we know victory will be decided between David Casteu and Francisco Lopez.
23.04.2008
Change of scenery in Central Europe Rally
The Central Europe Rally arrived in Veszprem today, south-west of Budapest. A change of scenery from the Romanian mountain tracks with mud, water and sometimes snow to fast and bumpy gravel roads in Hungary.
22.04.2008
Jaroslav Katrinak winner of the day in enduro-style!
Cyril Despres was back on the pace again with a second place in the stage behind Slovakian rider Jaroslav Katrinak, who was on the attack with his KTM EXC 530.
22.04.2008
National Enduro Series - 4th round Fluvanna, TX
Bobbitt Takes Over National Enduro Points Lead after Round 4.
21.04.2008
David Casteu in the lead!
A thin line… In racing there’s always a thin line between winning and losing. Today this was proven once more. David Casteu won both specials, while Marc Coma had to give up with a knee-injury after finishing the first special in second place.
21.04.2008
Benny Solis won 1st round of the Red Bull AMA US Rookies Cup
Benny Solis, Jr., from North Hollywood, Calif., won a thrilling 11-lap race with Argentine rider Leandro Mercado at Barber Motorsports Park on Sunday.
20.04.2008
US Supercross Lites East Series: 7th round St. Louis, MO
MDK KTM riders can also rejoice in the fact that they pulled the holeshot in three of the four heat races starting with MDK KTM Lites rider Ryan Sipes in Heat #1.
20.04.2008
Perfect start for KTM on a beautiful Sunday
The competitors woke up this morning with a clear sky and a very comfortable temperature. After the start from the Heroes’Square a liaison of 58 kilometer was scheduled. Cyril Despres was the first bike to ride of the podium.
19.04.2008
First edition of the Central Europe Rally about to start!
It’s been almost four months since the cancellation of Dakar 2008, but finally the start of the Central Europe Rally gives the competitors their first chance to race again.
14.04.2008
WORCS Series - 4th round Auburn, WA
Red Bull KTM Factory rider Kurt Caselli earned his third podium for the season at the fourth round of the WORCS Series.
13.04.2008
Hiemer snatches second in opening SM1 Grand Prix
KTM factory rider Bernd Hiemer started the Supermoto S1 season in style on Sunday with a 1-2 victory in the two races for overall second place in the opening Grand Prix of Italy to share top points with leader Thierry van den Bosch of France.
13.04.2008
Grand Prix of Portugal a learning experience for KTM 125 cc riders
With Red Bull KTM 125 team factory rider Randy Krummenacher still recovering from an emergency operation for a ruptured spleen, the Grand Prix of Portugal evolved into a learning experience for the remaining six riders of the KTM supported teams.
13.04.2008
Third podium in three 250 cc GPs for KTM’s Kallio
Red Bull KTM 250 factory rider raced to third in the 250cc Grand Prix of Portugal on the Estoril racing circuit to secure his third podium in three races and a 12-point lead in the world championship.
13.04.2008
Third place for Pignotti in opening Supermoto 2 Grand Prix in Turin
Italian Attilio Pignotti launched his challenge in the 2008 Supermoto 2 class in style at the Grand Prix of Italy in Turin on Sunday piloting his KTM to third overall in the season’s opening race.
12.04.2008
Hiura takes Red Bull Rookies Cup in Portugal
Thirteen-year old Daijiro Hiura rode to victory from pole to checkered flag on the Estoril circuit on Saturday in the Red Bull Rookies Cup 2008.
08.04.2008
National Hare & Hound Series - 4th round Jericho, UT
David Pearson wins in Jericho.
06.04.2008
Salminen second in Round Six in E2 in Spain
KTM Enduro Factory Team’s Juha Salminen put the disappointment of a DNF on Saturday behind him on Sunday finishing in second place in the Sixth Round of the Enduro 1 World Championship for4 some valuable points.
06.04.2008
Ivan Cervantes second in Round Six of E1 World Championship
Ivan Cervantes of the KTM Enduro Factory Team continued his battle of attrition with arch rival Mika Ahola in the sixth round of the Enduro 1 World championship on Sunday coming in just 0.6 seconds behind his rival at the end of the day.
06.04.2008
Double E3 victory in Spain for KTMs Samuli Aro
KTM Enduro Factory Team rider Samuli Aro of Finland made it a great day out at the beach on Sunday in the sixth round of the Enduro 3 World Championship at Sitges, south of Barcelona chalking up his second win for the weekend.
05.04.2008
Aro tops podium in Round Five E3
KTM Enduro Factory Team rider Samuli Aro of Finland continued his early season domination of the E3 big bike class to win in Round Five in Spain, giving him four victories and a second place so far this season.
05.04.2008
Belometti third for KTM in Round Five E2
Italian Alessandro Belometti of the KTM Enduro Factory Team came in third in Round Five of the World Championship Series on Saturday in Spain for his first podium of the season.
05.04.2008
Cervantes second in front of home crowd in E1 Round Five
Ivan Cervantes of the KTM Enduro Factory Team rose to the occasion in front of his home crowd in Spain and secured second podium place in Round five of the World Championship Series.
01.04.2008
Super Schumacher meets Super Duke
Michael Schumacher, one of the most successful ever Formula One racing drivers on Sunday completed his first ever competitive motorcycle race onboard a KTM Super Duke.
18.02.2008
KTM Announces 2008 Amateur Contingency Program
KTM North America, Inc. has announced its 2008 Amateur Contingency Program posting over $370,000 in awards money.
11.09.2007
AMA Motocross Series: 12th round San Bernardino, CA
The highly anticipated last round of the AMA Motocross series was held at Glen Helen Raceway over the weekend.
10.09.2007
That was the 7th international KTM Festival
The 7th International KTM Festival wrapped up three days intense riding fun when more than 850 riders packed up their beloved machines and broke camp to conclude the biggest and most successful Orange Family event in the company’s history.
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